Dear Editor, I question the proposed Bulk Water Filling Station expected to be constructed at the Nederland Public Works Facility. My biggest concern is that treated drinking water is to be used for road maintenance. The second is to believe...

Dear Editor,   The Rocky Mountain Region of the USDA Forest Service is hiring permanent wildland firefighters for the 2025 fire year across national forests and grasslands in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. 130 of...

Dear Editor, The primary facts about the City of Boulder’s water supply that we’d like to share include: - Two of the City of Boulder’s primary water supplies include Barker Reservoir on Middle Boulder Creek and North Boulder Creek. -Barker...

Dear Editor, Quoting from American Clean Resources Group, Inc.’s recent note (The Mountain-Ear, April 3, 2025, pg. 7), described as clarification of a local-area mining proposal, “Contrary to some claims, Barker Reservoir is rarely used for...

Dear Editor, “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves...

Dear Editor, Have the federal cuts by DOGE been impacting those of us in Gilpin County? The short answer is yes, as shown by the recent cancellation of vaccine clinics at the Gilpin County Community Center on March 28 and April 25. The clinics...

Dear Editor, There was a time when decency wasn’t political. When saying “people die all the time” in response to mass death would’ve disqualified a leader. But in 2020, that’s exactly what Donald Trump said about COVID-19: “It is what it...

Dear Editor, I’m writing in response to your recent coverage regarding the BVSD administrative changes published in the April 10 issue. Chris Kelly's article accurately reflects the concerns of those in the community who are upset with the...

Dear Editor, Celebrate Easter Sunday at Nederland Community Presbyterian Church.  The celebration will begin at 9 a.m. with an Easter Egg Hunt on the church grounds and a Sourdough Pancake Breakfast in the fellowship hall.  The pancakes...

BLACK HAWK - This week was similar to many weeks before, except for the angry letters I received that were directed at me personally, instead of to the newspaper. I personally find it unacceptable to be attacked personally and it makes my job...

Dear Editor, We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who joined us at our recent Meet & Greet. Your time, tough questions, and civil discourse were invaluable as we continue working to earn your trust, strengthen our approach to...

Dear Editor, The meetings of the Golden Gate Fire District, your neighbors, are covered monthly by The Mountain-Ear. However, the important issue of the last year has been totally overlooked. According to CORA, Colorado Open Records Act, all...

Dear Editor,  Back when I was teaching high school, we used to kid the sophomores that the term sophomore meant a wise fool. We may be in wise fool territory today with Trump’s ultra-high tariffs. First, one must understand that the balance...

Dear Editor, I want to share that an environmental short film called "Peaks to Prairie" will hold its public premiere on April 15 at the Dairy Arts Center in Boulder. Part of the film was shot in Nederland and features the Boulder Watershed...

Wildfire Partners Community Chipping Program.   Boulder County is proud to continue taking significant steps forward in its community safety and environmental stewardship with the 2025 season launch of Wildfire Partners Community Chipping...

Help Stock the Blue Owl’s Shelves When a pipe burst and flooded the Blue Owl recently, it wasn’t just a bookstore that took a hit—it was a cornerstone of our town. For years, Kimba and Jeff have created more than a place to buy books and enjoy...

BLACK HAWK - Some weeks are harder than others to say things I feel may need to be said in our mountain community. This week I have so much I want to share, so bear with me.  One thing I want to mention is the “Great Colorado Payback.” This...

My name is Lorrin Marsh. I’m a 14 year parent at the Nederland school. We obviously have a lot of concerns going on here with the new restructuring and principal appointment being sprung on us. The community is outraged by it for many reasons....

Dear Editor, I read editorial and opinion pages published across the country. I do this simply as a personal interest – my own very unscientific study of the mood of folks across a broad political, social and geographical spectrum. Of course, I...

RE: Cross-Caribou Mines: Clarifying the Facts, Addressing Concerns, and April 8 Meet and Greet My name is Tawana Bain, and I serve as CEO and Chairwoman of American Clean Resources Group, Inc. (ACRG). ACRG has entered into a definitive agreement...